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Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
From parents to found families to George Washington, Thom and Allen delve into lessons learned from various mentors throughout their lives to discuss how emotional sobriety comes into play as we try to follow our role models' examples. Follow us on social media. Twitter: @EmSobrietyPod Instagram: thomrutledge2 Email Thom: thomrutledgeauthor@gmail.com Email Allen: abphd@msn.com harmonyhollowfarm.com Allen’s first book, Love Secrets Revealed: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Secrets-Revealed-Intimacy-Connection/dp/0757303978/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=love+secrets+revealed+allen+berger&qid=1650843975&sprefix=love+secrets+reve%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-1 Allen’s book, 12 Essential Insights for Emotional Sobriety: https://www.amazon.com/12-Essential-Insights-Emotional-Sobriety/dp/1955415129/ Thom's book, Embracing Fear: https://www.amazon.com/Embracing-Fear-Turn-Scares-Greatest/dp/0062517759/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Join Allen & Thom at our Thursday night, 7pm PST Zoom meeting on Emotional Sobriety and the Steps (login information below): https://zoom.us/j/330149513 Password: 375986 For our ongoing video series on Emotional Sobriety and the 12 Steps, visit our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHEM2-kqLkfp3I4c0jy-X-g Also, please join our “Emotional Sobriety and Recovery” FB Group at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/120450976662519 We’d love to stay in touch in between meetings. We appreciate feedback! Contact Patrick, our producer, at pndirective4@gmail.com for any questions or comments.
50:18•17 Jul 2022
Learning from Role Models: Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger on Emotional Sobriety
“Emotional sobriety is the ability to support ourselves, keep our center of gravity over our two feet, and to honor ourselves in ways that we never have, and that means considering all sides of us.”
Who has influenced your journey to emotional well-being? In this thought-provoking episode, psychotherapists Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger dive into the pivotal role of mentors and role models in achieving emotional sobriety. From parents to found families and even historical figures like George Washington, they share personal stories and lessons learned from those who have guided them. Thom and Dr. Berger discuss how these influences help shape our ability to support ourselves and stay grounded, even in challenging times.
They also touch on the intersection of therapy and politics, emphasizing the importance of respecting others despite disagreements. The episode delves into filling developmental gaps and embracing self-awareness and imperfection as crucial steps in recovery. The key takeaway? Everyone's path to emotional sobriety is unique, and it's essential to find what works best for you. Tune in to gain insights that could transform your approach to sobriety and self-support.
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